Urooj
Rising, ascent, glory, splendor (name of Arabic origin).
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Urooj. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Urooj today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Urooj births was 1995 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Urooj. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Urooj. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1995
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2004 SSA rank
#15,991
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Urooj: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Urooj from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Urooj by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Urooj during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Urooj
Urooj is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "rawj," which means "rising" or "ascending." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
The name Urooj carries connotations of elevation, growth, and progress. It may have been bestowed upon individuals who were seen as rising stars or those who achieved great heights in their respective fields.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Urooj can be found in classical Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used to describe the rising of celestial bodies, such as the sun or the moon, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Urooj. One such individual was Urooj Khan (1554-1572), a ruler of the Sur Empire in present-day India and Pakistan. He was known for his military conquests and his attempts to halt the expansion of the Mughal Empire.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Urooj Fatima Qadri (1920-2008), a Pakistani academic and linguist. She made significant contributions to the study of Urdu and Persian languages and was awarded the prestigious Pride of Performance award by the Pakistani government.
In the realm of literature, Urooj Zaidi (1928-1997) was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from India. Her works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, earning her critical acclaim and numerous accolades.
The name Urooj also found its way into Islamic history with Urooj Al-Din Mahmud (1198-1273), a Sufi mystic and scholar from present-day Turkey. He was known for his teachings on Sufism and his influential writings on Islamic philosophy.
Lastly, Urooj Saeed (born 1987) is a contemporary figure, a Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national team in various international tournaments. Her accomplishments in the sport have made her a role model for aspiring female athletes in Pakistan.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Urooj throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies.
People
Urooj + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Urooj as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Urooj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Urooj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Urooj going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Urooj a common name?
We classify Urooj as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Urooj most popular?
The single biggest year for Urooj was 1995, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Urooj is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Urooj a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Urooj in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.